Room Leader - Hurstbridge Children's Centre

ECMS' philosophy is simple; We foster lifelong learning. As a result, we have been operating for over 28 years and are one of Victoria's largest Early Years Managers - through 75 kindergartens and child care centres, ECMS Educators impact the lives of 5,500 Victorian children each week. We are dedicated to consistently good learning outcomes, and being the place where the best early years people choose to be.

We are seeking an enthusiastic and experienced Room Leader to join our team at Hurstbridge Children's Centre.

Situated on Wurundjeri Land, Hurstbridge Children's Centre has been operational since 2015. During this time, we have had the privilege of seeing over 1000 children come through our centre, each one leaving an everlasting imprint.
Located within the Hurstbridge Community Hub, we are a three-room service operational from 7:00-6:15pm. As a smaller Early Learning Centre, we are seeking a Room Leader in the Blue Tongue Lizard (Toddler) classroom who is passionate about place-based learning, thrives in high-quality environments and has a child-first mindset.

This position is working on a full time basis, 38 hours a week with a monthly RDO. You will be on a rotating roster, Monday to Friday between 6:45am-6:15pm.

What will you do?

• Be responsible for developing a high-quality educational program for children aged 2yrs - 3yrs in consultation with the parents and educators, driven by their interests, in order to meet their individual developmental needs
• Build and maintain trusting relationships with children, families and the local community and partner with them, encouraging their involvement in the program through effective communication
• Be a motivated and driven Educator, who will lead and guide a team of educators in implementing quality play-based learning experiences for children, documenting and extending on children's learning
• Contribute to a child safe environment ensuring standards are met on a daily basis

More about you

• A Diploma in Early Childhood or equivalent ACECQA approved qualification
• Experience working in a long day care centre
• Have a sound knowledge of and experience with implementing the Early Years Learning Framework, National Quality Standards and Child Safety Standard
• Current Working with Children's Check and National Police Check
• Current Level 2 First Aid, CPR, Anaphylaxis & Asthma Certificate

What's in it for you?

• 50% childcare discount!
• Above award payrates!
• Exciting professional development opportunities including the annual conference for all ECMS staff, professional development days and development plans
• Access to a range of retail and recreational activities at significantly reduced rates via our fully sponsored Employee Benefits Program
• Funded First Aid (0012)

ECMS promotes the safety, wellbeing, and inclusion of all children. Successful applicants are required to adhere to our child safe practices; policies can be located here.

Applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and people from diverse communities and backgrounds are encouraged.

To begin a rewarding career with ECMS, click the apply button now!